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Deals of the Hour / July 8, 2010, 10:13 am

Dutch great Cruyff tips Spain to win World Cup

MADRID (AFP) – Former Holland great Johan Cruyff , who played in the 1974 World Cup final, has tipped Spain to beat the Netherlands on Sunday. Cruyff said he was impressed by the manner of Spain's 1-0 semi-final win ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-08T16:31:21Z)

US STOCKS-Index futures bounce as bargain hunters prowl

NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Tuesday, tracking gains in global equity markets, as investors looked for bargains after Wall Street closed its worst week in two months. "We are looking at a nice bounce here," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-06T11:54:33Z)

UPDATE 1-Cogeco Q3 beats estimates on cable business growth

July 8 (Reuters) - Canadian cable and telecommunications company Cogeco Inc ( CGO.TO ) and its subsidiary Cogeco Cable Inc ( CCA.TO ) reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by strength in the cable ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-08T12:49:27Z)

TheSpec.com - Entertainment_Wire - Reactions to the 62nd annual Emmy nominations

Reaction from some of Thursday's Primetime Emmy nominees: "The ceremony is on my birthday, so it's like the best birthday present in the entire world... What a great birthday party. I think last year mine was at a sushi restaurant or something." — Lea Michele of "Glee," whose nomination for lead ... (Source: Hamilton Spectator 2010-07-08T15:19:46Z)

Access' Maria Menounos To Participate In MLB Celebrity Softball Game

Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos, "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm, along with "Desperate Housewives" hunk James Denton, Billy Bob Thornton and Jennie Finch are getting ready to play ball! The stars will be part of the Taco Bell Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on Sunday June 11, 2010, as part of ... (Source: Access Hollywood 2010-07-08T03:52:35Z)

Fed's Hoenig, Fisher Say Additional Stimulus Not Needed to Assure Recovery

The presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Kansas City and Dallas indicated the U.S. is unlikely to slide back into a recession and additional stimulus isn't needed even as the pace of growth slows. The Kansas City ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-08T13:10:55Z)

Retailers Post Sluggish Results In June

NEW YORK (AP) -- Americans didn't go on many shopping sprees in June, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers. It often took deeply discounted clothing to get shoppers to spend -- and then only if they needed it ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-08T14:01:02Z)

Fresh Faces Add Zest To Emmy Nominations

Newcomer "Glee," which features a group of high school misfits in a show choir, garnered 19 nominations including best comedy series and acting nods for its stars Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele and Jane Lynch and guest ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-07-08T16:52:50Z)

Carbon monoxide confirmed in boater deaths

A Palatka couple found dead in their 29-foot cabin cruiser near Ponce de Leon Inlet died from carbon monoxide poisoning, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Wednesday. Howard Lupton, 50, and his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-08T06:44:23Z)

Nation and World

PITTSBURGH - Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh - the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in-back look. The tongue-in-cheek promotion kicked off a week of discount gimmicks at ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

UPDATE 1-Acadian Mining sells stake to Golden River at discount

July 8 (Reuters) - Canada's Acadian Mining Corp ( ADA.TO ) said it would sell additional shares to its majority stakeholder, Golden River Resources, at a discount, sending its shares down as much as 11 percent. The gold miner said it would offer Golden River about 49.2 million shares at 3 Canadian ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-08T15:19:46Z)

IMF economic take tips global bonds lower

The yield on the 10-year U.S. government note made a beeline for 3% on Thursday following a surprising initial unemployment claims reading in which insurance applications fell by 21,000 to 454,000. The data comes on the heels of last week's monthly employment picture, muddied by census hires and ... (Source: FXStreet.com 2010-07-08T14:15:21Z)

'Glee,' 'Modern Family' lead march of Emmy nomination newcomers

Plenty of new blood -- including " True Blood " -- enlivened the 62nd Emmy Nominations, announced on Thursday morning by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Newcomer " Glee " led all series with 19 nods, while ... (Source: MSN 2010-07-08T16:17:02Z)

Sporting a mullet pays off at zoo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh — the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in-back look. The tongue-in-cheek promotion kicked off a week of discount ... (Source: Citizen 2010-07-07T10:06:00Z)

England's Howard Webb to referee World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -Howard Webb of England will referee the World Cup final. FIFA named the 38-year-old former police officer on Thursday to take charge when the Netherlands and Spain meet at Johannesburg's Soccer City ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-08T16:45:40Z)

Dow soars 275 points, tops 10,000 level again

NEW YORK - The stock market provided some good economic news yesterday, and the retail-sales reports might do the same today. The Dow Jones industrials climbed 275 points yesterday after a modest gain Tuesday, the market ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-07-08T11:02:04Z)

June discounts help retail sales

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retailers relied heavily on promotions to win over cautious consumers in June, and the trend may weigh on margins as they head into the key back-to-school shopping season. Sales at stores open ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-07-08T15:19:46Z)

Pittsburgh Zoo offers people with mullets a discount for a day — and a chance at a haircut

PITTSBURGH - Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh — the hairstyle, not the fish. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium gave reduced admission Monday to those sporting the business-in-front, party-in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-06T10:57:17Z)

Emmy Nominations 2010 list includes Glee, American Idol, Conan O'Brien, Matthew Fox

The 2010 Emmy Nominations are in. The Emmy Awards will air Aug. 29, 2010, on NBC. Jimmy Fallon is scheduled to host. The Google trends list has been dominated all morning on Wednesday with people searching to see who is ... (Source: Examiner 2010-07-08T16:38:31Z)

England's Howard Webb to Referee Spain-Netherlands World Cup Final Match

Howard Webb of England will referee the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, soccer governing body FIFA said in a statement. Webb will be assisted by countrymen Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey for the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-08T16:38:31Z)

Emmy nominations announced: 'Glee,' 'Mad Men' among shows receiving nods

It was a "Glee"-ful morning. The Fox phenomenon about a high school glee club scored 19 Emmy nominations Thursday morning -- the most of any series -- including best comedy series and acting nods for Lea Michele, Matthew ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-08T16:09:53Z)

New retail data: Luxury shoppers pull back in June

NEW YORK—Affluent Americans went back to tightening their belts in June after months of showing other shoppers how to spend, raising concerns for the overall economy. Data released late Wednesday by MasterCard Advisors ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-08T11:16:23Z)

AMC Garners Most Emmy Nominations for Basic Cable Network Three Years in a Row

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this morning the 62nd Annual Emmy Award nominations, recognizing AMC with 26 nominations, the most for any basic cable network for the third year in a row. AMC's Emmy and Golden Globe-winning original drama Mad Men , which made history last year as ... (Source: amc 2010-07-08T15:48:24Z)

Medical examiner says boaters died of CO poisoning

PONCE INLET, Fla. - The Volusia County Medical Examiner has determined that a married Palatka couple found dead on a boat over the weekend died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that the bodies of 50-year-old Howard Martin Lupton and 48 ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-07-08T07:27:20Z)

Retailers post tepid June, start to discount more

Americans didn't go on many shopping sprees in June, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers. It often took deeply discounted clothing to get shoppers to spend - and then only if they needed it. The lackluster ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-08T14:58:18Z)

Reactions to the 62nd annual Emmy nominations

"The ceremony is on my birthday, so it's like the best birthday present in the entire world... What a great birthday party. I think last year mine was at a sushi restaurant or something." -- Lea Michele of "Glee," whose nomination for lead actress in a comedy series was one of the show's 19 nods. "I ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-08T16:02:43Z)

UPDATE 1-Kirkland Lake Gold posts Q4 loss; sees strong FY11

July 8 (Reuters) - Canadian gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold Inc ( KGI.TO ) posted a quarterly loss, hurt by certain project work related issues, which impacted production. For the fourth quarter ended April 30, the company ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-08T11:09:14Z)

Matthew Morrison has a good feeling about 'Glee's' Emmy nominations

Morrison says the Black Eyed Peas song "I've Got a Feeling" best describes how he's feeling about the show's 19 nominations, including his for outstanding lead actor in a comedy. "Tonight's gonna be a good night," he ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-08T16:02:43Z)

State officials: Boaters died of carbon monoxide poisoning

An autopsy performed by the Volusia County medical Examiner shows a Palatka couple found dead on their boat over the weekend in Ponce Inlet died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said today. Howard Martin Lupton, 50, and his wife Sandra Lynn Lupton ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-08T10:26:17Z)

June drop in luxury spending draws concern

NEW YORK – Affluent Americans went back to tightening their belts in June after months of showing other shoppers how to spend, raising concerns for the overall economy. Data released late Wednesday by MasterCard ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-07-08T12:56:36Z)

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